How far is Fort Collins, CO from Pierce, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Pierce, CO is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Pierce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Pierce.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Mulberry Street
5 mi · 9 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Highway 14
10 mi · 16 min · East Highway 14
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Turn left onto County Road 29
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 29
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Turn right onto County Road 88
1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 88
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
1065 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
10 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Pierce.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Highway 14
Continue on East Highway 14
9.97 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Pierce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Pierce?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Severance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Fort Collins and 10.6 miles from Pierce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Sunny near Pierce.
Stop Ideas Near Severance
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severance.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Pierce. Straight-line distance: 17.61 mi (28.34 km).
#1 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pierce
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 938 |
| Coordinates | 40.6355400, -104.7552500 |
| Altitude | 1535 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierce (-104.75525, 40.63554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.05 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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